Presidency

May
27
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking approval for three major financial proposals involving external and domestic borrowings amounting to billions of dollars, euros, and naira. In a set of letters read on Tuesday during plenary by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, the president requested legislative backing for the federal government’s external borrowing rolling plan for 2025–2026, a $2 billion foreign currency bond issuance in the domestic market, and the issuance of bonds to clear outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). – $2bn Foreign Currency…
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May
27
2025
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My Vision Is To Make Sure No Nigerian Child Goes Hungry – President Tinubu

My Vision Is To Make Sure No Nigerian Child Goes Hungry – President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
My Vision Is To Make Sure No Nigerian Child Goes Hungry – President Tinubu Amid security concerns in the country, President Bola Tinubu has unfolded his administration’s plans to protect the Nigerian child from bullying, violence and neglect. Tinubu also says his administration has plans to ensure that no Nigerian child goes hungry. Tinubu, in his message on Tuesday marking the 2025 Children’s Day, said he was launching the “See Something, Say Something, Do Something” campaign to encourage every Nigerian to become a child protection champion. He said, “My dear Children, the pride and future of our great nation, I…
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May
23
2025
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Mrs. Tinubu Commences Distribution Of Food Items As Part Of RHI In Abia State, As Gov. Otti Lauds Initiative

Mrs. Tinubu Commences Distribution Of Food Items As Part Of RHI In Abia State, As Gov. Otti Lauds Initiative

Abia State, Economy, Empowerment, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
MRS. TINUBU COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD ITEMS AS PART OF RHI IN ABIA STATE, AS GOV. OTTI LAUDS INITIATIVE. The Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has commenced the distribution of food items to vulnerable groups in Abia State as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Social Investment Food Outreach Programme. Speaking at the event held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti commended Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu for appreciating the pains many individuals and families are passing through in the face of economic challenges and…
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May
19
2025
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Drama In Rome: I’m Head Of The Nigerian Delegation, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi At Vatican City

Drama In Rome: I’m Head Of The Nigerian Delegation, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi At Vatican City

FGN, News Flash, Presidency, Religion
Drama In Rome: I’m Head Of The Nigerian Delegation, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi At Vatican City President Bola Tinubu, Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, and former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi met at Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass on Sunday in Rome. Fayemi sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked Obi to follow him to pay homage to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed. On getting to the President, Fayemi broke the ice between Obi and Tinubu. He said: “Mr. President, welcome to our church, and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.”…
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May
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu, Other Government Officials Arrive Rome For Pope Leo’s Inauguration

Tinubu, Other Government Officials Arrive Rome For Pope Leo’s Inauguration

News Flash, Presidency, Religion
Tinubu, Other Govt Officials Arrive In Rome For Pope Leo’s Inauguration With the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 18, President Bola Tinubu and his entourage have arrived in Rome, Italy. The president and his team of government officials arrived at the Vatican City on Saturday, May 17. The event would take place at 10 am Rome time at the St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, 2025. In a statement released by the presidency, and his entourage landed at the Military Airport, Rome, at about 5.00 (local time). Tinubu would be attending a…
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May
11
2025
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I’ll Campaign With Remi Tinubu For 2027 Election – Patience Jonathan

I’ll Campaign With Remi Tinubu For 2027 Election – Patience Jonathan

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
I’ll Campaign With Remi Tinubu For 2027 Election – Patience Jonathan Declares Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has declared that she will not be returning to Aso Rock but will instead throw her full support behind President Bola Tinubu and campaign with current First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the Women Icon Leadership Awards in Abuja on Saturday night—an event organised by Accolade Dynamics Limited—Jonathan made clear her endorsement of rotational leadership, stating that the “turn-by-turn” model was critical for national unity, according to The PUNCH. While acknowledging the President’s daughter and…
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May
04
2025
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$3bn Refinery Fraud: N80bn Found In Sacked MD’s Bank Accounts

$3bn Refinery Fraud: N80bn Found In Sacked MD’s Bank Accounts

Crime, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Presidency
$3bn Refinery Fraud: N80bn Found In Sacked MD’s Bank Accounts The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the recently sacked managing directors and some top officials of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. The officials were arrested over alleged mismanagement of funds earmarked for the rehabilitation of the facilities. The total amount under investigation is $2,956,872,622.36. Findings by Saturday PUNCH showed that the EFCC is probing the sum of $1,559,239,084.36 allocated to the Port Harcourt refinery, $740,669,600 released for the Kaduna refinery, and $656,963,938 approved for the Warri refinery.…
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May
04
2025
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Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike

Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike

News Flash, Politics, Presidency, Women Affairs
Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the action of a group of women loyal to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over their walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The minister described the incident as a “show of shame” and an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. AttNews earlier reported that the women, led by some sacked local government vice-chairmen loyal to Governor Fubara, walked out of the venue after…
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Apr
30
2025
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FGN Declares May 1 Public Holiday

FGN Declares May 1 Public Holiday

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo, in a Tuesday night statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, commended workers for their diligence and sacrifice. He noted that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the…
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Apr
22
2025
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Reno Omokri Defends Installation Of N10 Billion Solar Power At Presidential Villa

Reno Omokri Defends Installation Of N10 Billion Solar Power At Presidential Villa

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Reno Omokri Defends Installation Of N10 Billion Solar Power At Presidential Villa Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has defended the recent installation of solar panels at Aso Rock, urging Nigerians to applaud the move rather than criticise it. In a statement, Omokri described the backlash as “small-picture thinking,” arguing that the project is both economically sensible and environmentally responsible. He stressed that adopting solar energy at the Presidential Villa does not indicate a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s power sector, but rather reflects a shift toward sustainable energy in line with global trends. In a statement on X, he cited…
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